Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B60 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B60 1DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

352

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B60 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B60 1DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £433k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B60 1DH is a sought-after residential area on Old Birmingham Road, 0.5km from Marlbrook, Lower in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Marlbrook ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B60, B60 1DH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B60 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00163995 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1DH. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 419,079

2 sales · Mean £ 419,079

Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 393,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B60 1DH has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Burglary4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.1 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.3 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.6 km
  • The Potting Shed @ Singleton's Nurseries1.0 km
  • Welcome Hall Evangelical Church1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Mexi Co0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green3.2 km
  • Bromsgrove4.5 km
  • Alvechurch5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Birmingham Road0.1 km
  • Old Birmingham Road0.2 km
  • Braces Lane0.2 km
  • Braces Lane0.3 km
  • Redland Close0.3 km